An Easy Banana Pudding Inspired Cake
Introduction
If you love the creamy, comforting flavors of classic banana pudding, you’ll adore this cake. An Easy Banana Pudding Inspired Cake captures all the goodness of the iconic dessert—layers of moist banana-flavored cake, creamy pudding, and sweet vanilla wafers—without the need to make a separate pudding dish. It’s perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or an indulgent afternoon treat. Each bite delivers a soft, banana-scented cake layered with velvety pudding and a hint of crunch from the wafers, making it both nostalgic and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 300 g / 1 ½ cups)
- 120 ml (½ cup) buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Banana Pudding Layer:
- 250 ml (1 cup) milk
- 40 g (3 tbsp) cornstarch
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
For the Topping:
- 100 g (1 cup) crushed vanilla wafers
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Directions
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